- 2024.02.28
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Access to Kochi–it’s closer than you think!
Even if you’ve traveled to Japan a couple of times, you may not be able to locate Kochi on a map and that’s okay! Kochi is actually one of the least visited prefectures in Japan, and that may sound a little sad, BUT that is what makes it a true hidden gem. Here, you will find some of the country’s clearest rivers, best katsuo (bonito) you’ve ever tasted (trust me), a historic pilgrimage, one of the twelve remaining original Japanese castles, traditional workshops of ancient crafts that date back hundreds of years (like forging your own one-of-a-kind knife), and SO much more!
If I’ve managed to pique your interest even just a bit, I hope you check out the following information on how to access Kochi from some of Japan’s major cities!
From Tokyo
Airplane: To Kochi Ryoma Airport, it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Haneda Airport and 1 hour and 45 minutes from Narita Airport (Chiba Prefecture).
Train: To Kochi Station, it takes a little over 6 hours from Tokyo Station with a transfer at Okayama Station.
Expressway Bus: To Kochi Station Bus Terminal, it takes about 11 hours and 30 minutes from Shinjuku Station West Exit.
From Osaka
Airplane: To Kochi Ryoma Airport, it takes about 45 minutes from Itami Airport and around 50 minutes from Kobe Airport (Hyogo Prefecture).
Train: To Kochi Station, it takes approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes from Shin-Osaka Station with a transfer at Okayama Station.
Expressway Bus: To Kochi Station Bus Terminal, it takes about 5 hours and 10 minutes from Osaka Station.
From Hiroshima
Train: To Kochi Station, it takes approximately 4 hours and 10 minutes from Hiroshima Airport and 3 hours and 15 minutes from Hiroshima Station.
Expressway Bus: To Kochi Station Bus Terminal, it takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes from Hiroshima Bus Center.
Check out this page for more information on access to Kochi: https://visitkochijapan.com/en/transport
If I’ve managed to pique your interest even just a bit, I hope you check out the following information on how to access Kochi from some of Japan’s major cities!
From Tokyo
Airplane: To Kochi Ryoma Airport, it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Haneda Airport and 1 hour and 45 minutes from Narita Airport (Chiba Prefecture).
Train: To Kochi Station, it takes a little over 6 hours from Tokyo Station with a transfer at Okayama Station.
Expressway Bus: To Kochi Station Bus Terminal, it takes about 11 hours and 30 minutes from Shinjuku Station West Exit.
From Osaka
Airplane: To Kochi Ryoma Airport, it takes about 45 minutes from Itami Airport and around 50 minutes from Kobe Airport (Hyogo Prefecture).
Train: To Kochi Station, it takes approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes from Shin-Osaka Station with a transfer at Okayama Station.
Expressway Bus: To Kochi Station Bus Terminal, it takes about 5 hours and 10 minutes from Osaka Station.
From Hiroshima
Train: To Kochi Station, it takes approximately 4 hours and 10 minutes from Hiroshima Airport and 3 hours and 15 minutes from Hiroshima Station.
Expressway Bus: To Kochi Station Bus Terminal, it takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes from Hiroshima Bus Center.
Check out this page for more information on access to Kochi: https://visitkochijapan.com/en/transport
